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F5 SHY

2018 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A541,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SHY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 39,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central. (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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F5 SHY is a 2018 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 41,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 SHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F5 SHY registered?

F5 SHY is a 2018 Audi A5, first registered on 9 February 2018.

Is F5 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 SHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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